How to create your own test accounts

Try Cloudshelf end to end in 15 minutes with a free Shopify partner account and a demo store.

Last updated
May 26, 2023

To test how Cloudshelf works end to end in 15 minutes:

1. Create a free Shopify partner account

Sign up at shopify.com/partners.

2. Create a demo store

Creating a store in the Shopify partner dashboard

Then either:

  • select "Create a store to test and build" and "Start with data", and Shopify will populate it with sample data, or
  • select "Create a store for a client" if you want to import a client's catalogue (Shopify's import format is here: product_template.csv)
Create a store to test and build, start with data

3. Add the Cloudshelf app

Install the app from apps.shopify.com/cloudshelf and let it do its magic. It automatically creates a first Cloudshelf. You can update the branding, fonts, colours and attract images to make it feel just right.

4. Allocate it to a device

Click the Devices tab to allocate the Cloudshelf you created to a device of your choice.

This gives you a free, live Cloudshelf. You can tune it, use it, check the usage stats and more.

Frequently asked questions

Does a test account cost anything?|How long does it take to set up?
No. A Shopify partner account and dev store are free, and so is the resulting test Cloudshelf.|About 15 minutes end to end.
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